Hi everyone, just wanted to post so everyone gets a heads up regarding the new no deal spotting rule.

There are no issues with reviewing products relating to the outdoors and it is not our intent to stop that. We don't want to stop that! Rather, the advertising of products and deal spotting needs to stop.

If you have questions, feel free to post them or fire a message off to any of the mods! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Chris

Thanks for clearing that up, Chris. I thought deal spotting was against the spirit of rule #4, but I wasn't sure. Now it is spelled out. I have locked those threads that seem to be blatant deal spotting, but left those that are reviews of outdoor products. We all appreciate such reviews, and they are appropriate to this forum. No offense meant to any of he posters. The no deal spotting rule will not affect quality reviews of such outdoor products.

i understand my molle vest deal thread breaking the no deal rule, but what was wrong with my other two el cheapo threads, asking for clarification, thanks.

Both opened with where you bought them and what you paid. They are good reviews, though.

so is it price and where i got it the nono or i where i got it the nono, or just the price i got for the nono?

i.e. "hey i just got this from here for this much"

or "hey i just this for xxxx dollars"

or "hey i just got this from xxxxx"

thats the nono

What do you think? Is it deal spotting? I think both were, but were followed by good reviews. If you just left out advertising the price and vendor at the beginning, your reviews are just fine. We just don't want to do free advertizing for any vendors on this or the knife forum.

There, I have edited the prices and vendors and unlocked them. If anyone wants to know where to find them, they can contact you.

gotcha ole horned one just trying to make sure i stay out of the doghouse in the future.

Talking about the product is just fine, but whenever you start talking about how great it is and where you got it from it does become advertising.

You'll be fine, bro. Heck, I have broken the rule myself on occasion, I'm sure.

well im sorry. have a good one dawgs.

Hey S/B - we appreciate your good intentions! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Friggin ridiculous. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

Busse is the epitome of hypocritical on this issue.

Direct competitors fine and understandable but unrelated products is stupid.

So how about this? "Good deal on xyz here." Not bragging just letting others on this forum know about a good deal. This is the survival forum and the way I see it, discussing gear and makers price is part of the spirit of this forum.

I am not talking about blatant spam or product hussle but genuine eureka moments of deal finding

Stop being paranoid.

Hound